San Saba County, Texas tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: June 12, 2009, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 16
StrongestF2May 15, 1981
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond San Saba County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 2May: 4Jun: 6Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 2: 1: 36 PM: 4: 1: 19 PM: 2: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 32000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
5
EF2
2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, May 15, 1981

8 mile path Longest path

8 miles, F2

May 15, 1981, whole path Widest

440 yards, F1

January 20, 1973
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 12, 2009EF00.54 mi250 yd00
Jun 12, 2009EF00.69 mi200 yd00
Jun 12, 2009EF10.63 mi250 yd00
Jun 21, 2004F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 11, 1999F00.2 mi20 yd00
May 11, 1999F00.2 mi50 yd00
Mar 12, 1999F28 mi100 yd00
Jan 5, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 19, 1993F00.2 mi13 yd00
Jun 28, 1992F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 19, 1987F01 mi20 yd00
Jun 15, 1982F00.3 mi73 yd00
May 15, 1981F28 mi150 yd00
Apr 30, 1978F15.9 mi10 yd00
Jan 20, 1973F14.3 mi440 yd00
Jul 20, 1956F11 mi33 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.